A.Muthukumar v. The Principal Chief

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated: 20.04.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD).No.21165 of 2016 and W.M.P(MD).No.15120 of 2016 A.Muthukumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai-15.

2.The District Forest Officer, Thirunelveli Division, NGO-'A' Colony, Thirunelveli-627 007.

3.The Conservator of Forests, Thirunelveli Circle, Thirunelveli 627 007.

4.The Forest Ranger, Courtrallam Forest Range @ Shencottai, Thirunelveli District.

5.C.Sivanathan ... Respondents 1/4

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Quo Warranto to show cause under what authority the fifth respondent, continuous to hold the post of Office Assistant, in the fourth respondent office.

For Petitioner : Mr.N.S.Sathish Babu For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selvaganesan Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4 : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar for R5

O R D E R

This writ petition is filed challenging the impugned promotion order granted to the fifth respondent.

2. During the pendency of this writ petition, the respondents have revertted the fifth respondent to his original post, therefore, nothing survives for adjudication.

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3. Accordingly, this writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 20.04.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes sbn To 1.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai-15.

2.The District Forest Officer, Thirunelveli Division, NGO-'A' Colony, Thirunelveli-627 007.

3.The Conservator of Forests, Thirunelveli Circle, Thirunelveli 627 007.

4.The Forest Ranger, Courtrallam Forest Range @ Shencottai, Thirunelveli District.

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S.SRIMATHY, J sbn W.P(MD).No.21165 of 2016 and M.P(MD).No.15120 of 2016 20.04.2023 4/4